Prisma FiberLinX-II
Gigabit Media Converter Module
Installation Instructions
Overview
Introduction
The Prisma® FiberLinX-II Gigabit Media Converter module connects two remote
networks over fiber optics. This module allows administrators to observe both the
end-points and the fiber link between them as a single management entity and not
as separate networks.
No host management traffic is visible to the remote or customer network. Access
to the customer network is not required, allowing end-to-end data integrity.
Purpose
This document provides product information and instructions for installing the
module.
Overview
Qualified Personnel
Only appropriately qualified and skilled service personnel should attempt to
install, operate, maintain, and service this product.
WARNING:
Allow only qualified and skilled personnel to install, operate, maintain, and
service this product. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage may
occur.
In This Document
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Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................................3
Module Description....................................................................................................9
PrismaView and iConfig..........................................................................................11
Hardware Configuration ......................................................................................... 14
Installation Instructions ...........................................................................................16
Software Configuration ...........................................................................................17
Using Telnet............................................................................................................... 21
Application Overview..............................................................................................39
Application Examples ..............................................................................................40
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................53
Serial Port Pinout ...................................................................................................... 60
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines ............................................................................61
For Information .........................................................................................................63
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Important Safety Instructions
Read and Retain Instructions
Carefully read all safety and operating instructions before operating this equipment,
and retain them for future reference.
Follow Instructions and Heed Warnings
Follow all operating and use instructions. Pay attention to all warnings and cautions
in the operating instructions, as well as those that are affixed to this equipment.
Terminology
The terms defined below are used in this document. The definitions given are based
on those found in safety standards.
Service Personnel - The term service personnel applies to trained and qualified
individuals who are allowed to install, replace, or service electrical equipment. The
service personnel are expected to use their experience and technical skills to avoid
possible injury to themselves and others due to hazards that exist in service and
restricted access areas.
User and Operator - The terms user and operator apply to persons other than service
personnel.
Ground(ing) and Earth(ing) - The terms ground(ing) and earth(ing) are synonymous.
This document uses ground(ing) for clarity, but it can be interpreted as having the
same meaning as earth(ing).
Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) results from the static electricity buildup on the human
body and other objects. This static discharge can degrade components and cause
failures.
Take the following precautions against electrostatic discharge:
Use an anti-static bench mat and a wrist strap or ankle strap designed to safely
ground ESD potentials through a resistive element.
Keep components in their anti-static packaging until installed.
Avoid touching electronic components when installing a module.
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Important Safety Instructions
Modifications
This equipment has been designed and tested to comply with applicable safety, laser
safety, and EMC regulations, codes, and standards to ensure safe operation in its
intended environment. Refer to this equipment's data sheet for details about
regulatory compliance approvals.
Do not make modifications to this equipment. Any changes or modifications could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Modifications have the potential to degrade the level of protection built into this
equipment, putting people and property at risk of injury or damage. Those persons
making any modifications expose themselves to the penalties arising from proven
non-compliance with regulatory requirements and to civil litigation for
compensation in respect of consequential damages or injury.
EMC Compliance Statements
FCC Statement for Class A Equipment
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is
operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to
correct the interference at their own expense.
FCC Statement for Class B Equipment
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
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receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Industry Canada - Industrie Canadienne Statement
This apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil est confome à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CENELEC/CISPR Statement with Respect to Class A Information Technology Equipment
This is a Class A equipment. In a domestic environment this equipment may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
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Laser Safety
Laser Safety
Introduction
This equipment contains an infrared laser that transmits intensity-modulated light
and emits invisible radiation.
Warning: Radiation
WARNING:
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Avoid personal injury! Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Avoid personal injury! The laser light source on this equipment (if a
transmitter) or the fiber cables connected to this equipment emit invisible
laser radiation. Avoid direct exposure to the laser light source.
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Avoid personal injury! Viewing the laser output (if a transmitter) or fiber
cable with optical instruments (such as eye loupes, magnifiers, or
microscopes) may pose an eye hazard.
Do not apply power to this equipment if the fiber is unmated or unterminated.
Do not stare into an unmated fiber or at any mirror-like surface that could reflect
light emitted from an unterminated fiber.
Do not view an activated fiber with optical instruments (e.g., eye loupes,
magnifiers, microscopes).
Use safety-approved optical fiber cable to maintain compliance with applicable
laser safety requirements.
Warning: Fiber Optic Cables
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury! Qualified service personnel may only perform the
procedures in this manual. Wear safety glasses and use extreme caution when
handling fiber optic cables, particularly during splicing or terminating
operations. The thin glass fiber core at the center of the cable is fragile when
exposed by the removal of cladding and buffer material. It easily fragments
into glass splinters. Using tweezers, place splinters immediately in a sealed
waste container and dispose of them safely in accordance with local
regulations.
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Laser Safety
Safe Operation for Software Controlling Optical Transmission
Equipment
If this manual discusses software, the software described is used to monitor and/or
control ours and other vendors’ electrical and optical equipment designed to
transmit video, voice, or data signals. Certain safety precautions must be observed
when operating equipment of this nature.
For equipment specific safety requirements, refer to the appropriate section of the
equipment documentation.
For safe operation of this software, refer to the following warnings.
WARNING:
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Ensure that all optical connections are complete or terminated before
using this equipment to remotely control a laser device. An optical or laser
device can pose a hazard to remotely located personnel when operated
without their knowledge.
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Allow only personnel trained in laser safety to operate this software.
Otherwise, injuries to personnel may occur.
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Restrict access of this software to authorized personnel only.
Install this software in equipment that is located in a restricted access area.
Laser Safety Information
This laser based multi-mode transceiver is an IEC 60825-1 Amend. 2 Class 1 laser
product. It complies with FDA performance standards (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11)
for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July
26, 2001.
Note: All adjustments have been made at the factory prior to shipment of the
module. No maintenance or alteration of this device is required. No adjustments or
controls provided.
Class 1 Laser Product
Avoid possible exposure to hazardous levels of invisible laser radiation; do not view
laser aperture.
Warning Label
The following label applies to this module, but cannot be affixed due to space
limitations.
Class 1 Laser product, Luokan 1 Laserlaite,
Laser Klasse 1, Appareil A'Laser de Classe 1
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Product Laser Information
The following illustration displays the location of laser aperture on the module front
panel.
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Module Description
Module Description
Overview
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module allows network operators to deploy
managed Ethernet services with a full range of remote management, traffic
monitoring, and alarm reporting features.
This unit converts 1000 Mbps fiber to 10/100/1000 Mbps copper. Several fiber
connectors are available (SC or SFP), and the module is supplied in a variety of
wavelengths supporting higher density CWDM and single-strand fiber operation.
The module supports two main configuration modes: Standalone or Host/Remote.
When using Host/Remote, the Remote modules can be fully managed without an IP
address using a secure management channel when the SNMP module is installed in
the same chassis.
In either mode, the network operator can choose to assign an IP address to the Host
or Standalone module. If using a local Prisma MediaCenter™ managed chassis,
however, all local and remotely connected Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit modules can
be managed using the single IP address of the chassis. This not only preserves IP
addresses and reduces configuration complexity, but also keeps management traffic
traveling on the non-IP based transmission channel isolated from customer traffic,
thereby enhancing network security.
Module Features
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module offers the following features:
Secure separation of SNMP management network from the data network
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
Q-in-Q VLAN Extra-Tagging
Remote traffic monitoring
Remote automatic alarms
Bandwidth limiting
FiberAlert (loss return)
FX and TX LinkLoss (loss pass-through)
Loopback testing
Auto-negotiation
Selective advertising
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AutoCross
Compatible Chassis
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit is a double-slot chassis-mounted module.
Compatible chassis include the following:
Prisma MediaCenter 3-Slot Chassis
Prisma MediaCenter 6-Slot Chassis
Prisma MediaCenter 8-Slot Chassis
Prisma MediaCenter 20-Slot Chassis
Port Interfaces
Every Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module includes the following port:
One 10/100/1000 twisted-pair port (EXT MGMT) for management
Each module also includes one of the following uplink ports:
One fixed 1000 Mbps fiber port
A SFP port capable of receiving a gigabit fiber optic SFP module or a gigabit
twisted-pair (RJ-45) SFP module
Each module further includes one of the following DATA ports:
A 10/100/1000 twisted-pair (RJ-45) port
A SFP port capable of receiving a gigabit fiber optic SFP module or a gigabit
twisted-pair (RJ-45) SFP module
In addition, a DB-9 port is available for management through a serial port
connection. Refer to Serial Port Pinout (on page 60) for more information.
You can easily configure the module using either the serial craft port connection, a
SNMP management application such as PrismaView™, or a Telnet session.
CAUTION:
Use shielded cable with the Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit to maintain EMI/RFI
compliance.
Craft Serial Port Connection
The RS-232 serial connection through the DB-9 connector on the module provides
access to the Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module configuration screens. These
configuration screens are also accessible from a Telnet connection.
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PrismaView and iConfig
PrismaView Management Application Software
PrismaView management application software is a network management
application for intelligent networking devices. It features a graphical user interface
(GUI), and gives network managers the ability to monitor and control the modules.
The application is available in several versions, and can also function as a snap-in
module for Hewlett Packard’s (HP) OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM).
Note: Select the right version of PrismaView software for your operating system.
Refer to the Help files for the PrismaView software and the module for information
about configuring and managing the module.
Platforms Supported
PrismaView supports the following platforms:
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
In addition, there are Java versions of PrismaView for Linux and other Java-capable
operating systems.
iConfig Utility
iConfig is a configuration utility in PrismaView that lets you quickly and easily
complete the initial SNMP configuration of SNMP-manageable devices.
You can use iConfig to perform any of the following tasks:
Set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
Define the community strings and SNMP traps
Upload new versions of unit software
In addition, iConfig offers an authorized IP address system and access restriction to
MIB groups supported by manageable devices. These extra layers of security do not
affect SNMP compatibility in any way.
Default Username and Password
The default login information for both iConfig and Telnet is as follows:
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PrismaView and iConfig
User ID: admin
Password: admin
For information on how to set or change passwords, see Basic Device Configuration
(on page 22).
Note: It is the responsibility of the network administrator to store and maintain the
password lists.
Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP)
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module includes a Dynamic Host Control Protocol
(DHCP) client. By default, the DHCP client is disabled.
When a DHCP server is enabled on the network, the DHCP client will initiate a
dialogue with the server during the boot-up sequence. The server will then issue an
IP address, default gateway address, and subnet mask to the module. After the new
IP address is received, the Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module will reboot with the
new IP address.
When a DHCP server is not on the network, make sure that DHCP is disabled and
use iConfig or serial configuration to manually set the IP addresses. Refer to Serial
Configuration/Telnet Session (on page 21) for information on enabling and
disabling DHCP.
If an IP address is already assigned to the device, and DHCP is then enabled, that
original IP address is saved. When DHCP is disabled, the saved IP address will be
reinstated and the device will reboot.
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LED Operation
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module features diagnostic LEDs. For example, the
functions for a 1 x 9 fiber port version (SC) are shown below.
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Hardware Configuration
Hardware Configuration
Before installing the module in a chassis, you must select two features using the DIP
switches:
Enable or disable management on each port (DIP switch settings 1, 2, and 3)
Configure the module as Standalone, a Host, or a Remote (DIP switch settings 7
and 8)
These settings are explained in further detail below.
DIP Switch Settings
Before installing the module, use the DIP switches to set the hardware configurable
features. The DIP switches are located on switch S1 on the card. Refer to the diagram
and table below for switch settings and available features.
Switch
Function
Default Setting
1
Management on EXT MGMT port
ON
2
Management on DATA port
OFF
3
Management on OPTICS or UPLINK port
OFF
4
Factory use - do not change
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5
Factory use - do not change
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6
Factory use - do not change
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7
Remote module
OFF
8
Host module
OFF
9
Factory use - do not change
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0
Factory use - do not change
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Host/Remote and Standalone Units
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module can be used as a Host, Remote, or
Standalone unit. Refer to Application Examples (on page 40) for examples.
When two modules are used as a pair, configure one as a Host unit (DIP switch 8 =
On) and the other as a Remote unit (DIP switch 7 = On).
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As a Host unit, the module requests management information from the attached
Remote unit. It then displays that information, along with its own, when queried
by SNMP.
As a Remote unit, the module responds to requests for management information
from an attached Host unit.
The default configuration of the module is Standalone unit (DIP switches 7 and 8 =
Off).
Management
Although the Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module provides a twisted-pair port
solely for management (EXT MGMT), you can configure the module to accept IPbased management traffic from any of its three ports. You can enable management
on more than one port, or you can disable management on all ports, if desired.
These switches limit only IP-based management. Host-to-Remote management is IPless and is never blocked from the fiber port. Serial port management of the unit is
always available on the DB-9 port regardless of the DIP switch settings.
In addition to defining which ports are used to manage the modules, the
management DIP switch settings also define which ports the flow of Network
Provider Management Domain traffic can take through the unit.
By configuring a unique Management Domain, a Host/Remote pair of units can
extend a secure-management LAN to a remote location to manage other equipment
at the remote site.
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Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Each Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module requires two slots in a Prisma
MediaCenter chassis. Complete the following steps to install the module in a chassis.
1
Remove the blank faceplates covering the slots in which you want to install the
module.
2
Slide the module into the chassis card guides until the module is seated securely
in the connector.
3
Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the captive screw.
The module includes on-board SNMP logic. A chassis other than a Prisma
MediaCenter series cannot manage the module, so if installed in a different chassis,
it must be managed independently.
When installed in a Prisma MediaCenter chassis, you can manage the module from
the chassis by using the Unified Management Agent (UMA). Modules not managed
by UMA must have an IP address assigned to them after installation before they can
be managed. Refer to Basic Device Configuration (on page 22) for details on
assigning IP information.
Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Ports
Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit modules are available with one or two optional SFP
ports. You must use a 1000 Mbps speed SFP for fiber connections or any gigabit
copper SFP (1000 Mpbs to 10/100/1000 Mbps).
In addition, many SFPs feature enhanced diagnostics capabilities with a Digital
Diagnostics Monitoring Interface (DDMI). DDMI statistics provide real-time access
to transceiver operating parameters such as voltage, temperature, laser bias current,
and both transmitted and received optical power.
To access DDMI information in PrismaView, click Tables > SFP Info.
Note: Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit modules have been tested with SFP modules
known to be MultiSource Agreement (MSA) compliant. Functionality of other SFP
modules is not guaranteed due to possible non-conformity with MSA design
standards.
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Software Configuration
The following sections describe the features that you can configure. Refer to the
PrismaView online help for Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module configuration
information.
To Assign IP Information
When the Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module is installed in a Prisma MediaCenter
chassis, you can use UMA to manage the module without an IP address (see
PrismaView online help for more information on UMA). When the module is not
installed in a Prisma MediaCenter chassis, SNMP management is not accessible until
the module IP information (e.g., IP address, subnet mask, etc.) is configured using
iConfig, a serial port DB-9 connection, or DHCP.
After assigning the module an IP address, you can use PrismaView or another
SNMP-compatible network management system (NMS) to remotely configure,
monitor, and manage the module.
Auto-Negotiation, Duplex Mode, and Speed
The DATA (non-SFP version) and EXT MGMT ports on the Prisma FiberLinX-II
Gigabit module auto-negotiate for speed and duplex mode. The module also
provides the option of selectively advertising or forcing the speed and duplex mode.
See Port Configuration - port (on page 28) for details.
AutoCross Feature for Twisted-Pair Connection
All twisted-pair ports on the module include AutoCross, a feature that automatically
selects between a crossover workstation and a straight-through connection
depending on the connected device. See Port Configuration - port (on page 28) for
details.
Auto-Negotiation
The module ships from the factory with auto-negotiation enabled on the twisted-pair
and fiber ports. In this mode, the ports negotiate for speed and duplex. See Port
Configuration - port (on page 28) for details.
Forcing the Speed and Duplex Mode
You can manually set the twisted-pair ports on the module for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
operation at half or full duplex; for example, 10 Mbps full duplex, 10 Mbps half
duplex, 100 Mbps full duplex, and so on. The OPTICS port operates at 100 Mbps full
duplex. See Port Configuration - port (on page 28) for details.
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Selective Advertising
Selective advertising, when used in combination with auto-negotiation, advertises
only the configured speed and duplex mode for the twisted-pair port. If a specific
speed or duplex mode is desired, use selective advertising rather than Force mode
when connecting to devices that only use auto-negotiation. See Port Configuration port (on page 28) for details.
Bandwidth Control
The module includes bi-directional bandwidth control in increments of 244 Kbps at
gigabit speed, configurable via PrismaView. This allows you to independently set
the bandwidth limit from the DATA port to the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port and vice
versa in a single-module application.
Link Speed (Mbps)
Speed Increments (Kbps)
10
4.88
100
48.8
1000
244
In a dual-module application, you can set it from the Host unit to the Remote unit
and vice versa; that is, the bandwidth on the DATA ports on both the Host and
Remote modules can be limited independently.
Note: Management packets do not have priority over data packets.
FX/TX LinkLoss and FiberAlert
During normal operation, link integrity pulses are transmitted by all point-to-point
Ethernet devices. When a Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module receives valid link
pulses, it registers that the device to which it is connected is active, and that the
copper or fiber cable coming from that device is intact. The appropriate LNK (link)
LED is lit to indicate this.
For troubleshooting information when using the LinkLoss and FiberAlert features of
the module, refer to Troubleshooting LinkLoss (on page 54) and Troubleshooting
FiberAlert (on page 57).
CAUTION:
FiberAlert and LinkLoss features cause data interruptions designed to alert
remote sites of line failures. These data interruptions can be misinterpreted as
module failures when these features are enabled. Enable these features only
when the resulting data interruptions and their causes are well understood.
FX LinkLoss
FX LinkLoss is a link integrity monitoring feature that forwards fiber link faults to
the RJ-45 Data port to indicate that a fiber link fault has occurred.
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TX LinkLoss
TX LinkLoss is a link integrity monitoring feature that forwards an RJ-45 link fault to
the fiber connected device to indicate that a link fault has occurred.
FiberAlert
FiberAlert minimizes the problems associated with the loss of one strand of fiber.
Normally, when a single strand of fiber is lost, the transmitting side of the
connection is unaware that there is a fault. FiberAlert returns faults on the same fiber
on which they were received.
Using LinkLoss and FiberAlert
In a typical central site to remote site media conversion, it is recommended that you
enable the LinkLoss and FiberAlert features as indicated in the following table.
Feature
Enabled
Fault Location
Port Affected
FiberAlert
Remote side only
Fiber
Fiber
TX LinkLoss
Remote side (or both)
Twisted pair
Fiber
FX LinkLoss
Host side (or both)
Fiber
Twisted pair
CAUTION:
When using Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit modules in pairs, do not enable
FiberAlert on both modules. This will cause them to lock up when a fault
occurs in the fiber. Only enable FiberAlert on the Remote module.
Link Fault Pass-Through
Link Fault Pass-Through (LFPT) is a troubleshooting feature that combines TX and
FX LinkLoss from both the local and remote Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit modules.
LFPT is enabled by turning on both FX and TX LinkLoss on both modules. This
feature allows either end of the conversion to detect a link fault occurring at the
other end of the media conversion chain.
1
A cable fault occurs on the remote twisted pair.
2
TX LinkLoss detects the fault and disables the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port.
3
FX LinkLoss detects the fiber loss and disables the DATA port.
The link fault is passed through the media conversion and is observed at each end. It
acts just like it would if the devices were directly connected.
Note: FiberAlert can also be added to the remote side of the pair to further assist in
locating a fault.
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Loopback Testing on Remote or Standalone
The following functions are available during loopback testing. During loopback
testing, management traffic entering the uplink port is still capable of managing the
device.
Address Swap
A Layer 2 Ethernet switch will discard all received packets with the same MAC
address as sent packets. To avoid this issue, the Loopback feature can swap the
source and destination MAC addresses on the looped data.
Address Swap and Clear Multicast Bit
In addition to swapping the source and destination MAC addresses on the looped
data, the Loopback feature can also be set to clear the multicast bit. This allows the
looped data to avoid being blocked by any multicast settings.
No Learning on OPTICS and DATA Ports
The Loopback feature can be set to disable address learning on the OPTICS (or
UPLINK) and DATA ports, allowing the loopback to be performed without
interference from MAC address filtering functions. This is a function on the Host
unit. Set the Remote unit for Loopback, and then set the Host to disable learning so
Loopback frames pass from the OPTICS port to the DATA port.
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Using Telnet
Using Telnet
Unless you are using UMA, you must assign the module an IP address before using
a Telnet session. Refer to Basic Device Configuration (on page 22) for details on
assigning IP information.
All of the configurations that you can perform from the serial port can also be
performed using a Telnet session. You can only use one Telnet session at a time.
The following are the three levels for Telnet account access:
User - can view status, change own password, and reboot.
Operator - has all user privileges mentioned above, plus the ability to change
settings.
Administrator - has all operator privileges mentioned above, plus ability to add
or delete accounts and re-initialize the unit to default settings (cleandb).
Serial Configuration/Telnet Session
The following sections describe serial configuration (including VLAN
configuration), Telnet session configuration, and DHCP configuration.
Note: Some screens may show TX and FX for the port titles where TX = DATA port
and FX = OPTICS (or UPLINK) port.
Serial Port (EXT MGMT)
Note: The serial port (EXT MGMT) is always set to Administrator level. Your
password for Telnet sessions is the password that you set and use in iConfig. Refer
to iConfig Utility (on page 11) for more information.
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Using Telnet
Basic Device Configuration
After running through an initial self test, the message “Press <Enter> for Device
Configuration” appears. When you press Enter, the main configuration screen opens
as shown below.
The following sections describe the information and options provided on this screen.
Saved and Current Values
The main configuration screen displays the following saved and current values:
IP Address (IP address of SNMP agent)
Subnet Mask (mask to define IP subnet to which agent is connected)
Default Gateway (default router for IP traffic outside of the subnet)
Server IP Address (TFTP server)
New PROM File (TFTP new file name)
Saved Values are the changes made during the current session, while Current Values
are the values currently in use.
Command List
The following commands are available on this screen:
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Command
Description
I
Allows you to enter new Saved Values.
P
Allows you to change the password. *
T
Allows you to enter new trap destinations.
K
Allows you to remove all trap destinations.
C
Allows you to create SNMP community strings.
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Command
Description
U
Allows you to delete all SNMP community strings.
E
Allows you to end the session. *
Reboot
Allows you to reboot the unit (may result in short data loss).
D
Allows you to enable or disable DHCP.
Space Bar
Opens the device-specific configuration options screen.
* Individuals with User-level rights can only view port status and port settings, change their
password, end a session, and reboot the unit.
Note: You must reboot the module after making any modifications to the Saved
Values for your changes to take effect. To reboot, type reboot at the prompt on the
Main Configuration screen, and then press Enter.
(I) - Assign IP Information
To assign the IP address and subnet mask, you must modify the Saved Values as
follows:
1
At the main configuration screen, press I.
2
In the fields provided, enter the IP address for the connected device, and then
press Enter.
3
In the fields provided, enter the subnet mask for the connected device, and then
press Enter.
You can now assign a default gateway to allow the unit to be visible beyond the local
network, or press Enter to skip this step.
Note: If a gateway is not defined, the module is visible only from the local network,
not through the routers.
When finished, press Enter, and then type reboot and press Enter for the changes to
take effect. The Current Values on the Main Configuration screen are updated to
match the Saved Values.
(P) - Password Protect/Change Password
Passwords have the following requirements:
The password must be between 1 and 8 characters long.
The password consists of a combination of any ASCII characters except spaces.
Passwords are case-sensitive.
To password-protect the serial port, press P in the Main Configuration screen. At the
prompt, enter the password (do not use spaces), and then press Enter. You will then
be asked for your password whenever you log on.
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To remove password protection, press P and then, instead of entering a password,
press Enter.
Notes:
Passwords are a way to make the management of the network devices secure. It
is your responsibility to store and maintain the password lists. If the passwords
are lost, neither you nor we have a way to recover the lost password. Your
password will need to be reset. Refer to the PrismaView and iConfig online help
for more password information.
If you forget the serial password, you must contact the support center for your
area for assistance in resetting the password. See Support Telephone Numbers
(on page 63).
If you forget the iConfig username and password, you can launch a console
session through the serial port, and then type in the command cleandb.
If you forget both the serial and the iConfig passwords, you must contact the
support center for your area for assistance. See Support Telephone Numbers (on
page 63).
(T) - Assign SNMP Trap Destinations
Traps are sent by the manageable device to a management PC when a certain event
takes place.
Complete the following steps to enter a trap destination:
1
At the main configuration screen, press T. You will then be prompted to enter a
new IP address.
2
At the prompt, type the IP address of the destination device, and then press
Enter.
3
Type the name of the community string that the destination device has been
configured to accept, and then press Enter.
4
Select whether the trap is for SNMP version 1 or 2c, and then press Enter.
Note: This procedure enables all of the device traps. When you want to selectively
activate and deactivate traps, use iConfig to configure your device.
Supported traps include Link Down, Link Up, Cold Start, Warm Start, Last Gasp,
and Authentication Failure. When deployed in pairs, Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit
modules also support the following traps:
Remote Unit Lost
Remote Unit Found
Far End TX Link Up
Far End TX Link Down
Remote Unit Cold Start
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Remote Unit Warm Start
(K) - Remove All SNMP Trap Destinations
Complete the following steps to remove all trap destinations:
1
At the main configuration screen, press K. You will then be prompted to confirm
that you want to delete all trap destinations.
2
At the prompt, press Y to continue, or press N to abort.
3
Press Enter to finish.
Note: This procedure deletes all trap destinations. If you want to selectively delete
trap destinations or select the type of trap reported or not reported, use iConfig to
configure your device.
(C) - Create SNMP Community Strings
The default community string is named “public” and has read-write access. Before
deleting the default community string, it is recommended that you create two
custom community strings, one with read-only access for general use and another
with read/write access for the administrator.
Complete the following steps to create a new community string:
1
At the main configuration screen, press C.
2
Enter the name of the new community (up to 16 characters, no spaces), and then
press Enter.
3
Type one of the following to assign access rights to the community string:
„ R = read-only access
„ W = read/write access
„ Enter = abort
(U) - Delete All SNMP Community Strings
Complete the following steps to delete all community strings and start over.
1
At the main configuration screen, press U. You will then be prompted to confirm
that you want to delete all community strings.
2
Press Y to proceed, or press N to abort.
3
Press Enter to finish.
Note: This procedure deletes all community strings. If you want to selectively delete
community strings, use iConfig to configure your device.
(E) - End Your Session
Press E to end the session before disconnecting the serial cable. This will stop the
continuous stream of data that is sent to the serial port.
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(REBOOT) – Reboot Device
To reboot the device, type reboot, and then press Enter. The device restarts, causing
a temporary loss of operation while the unit re-initializes.
(D) – Enable DHCP
Press D to display a screen that allows you to enable or disable DHCP for the device.
The DHCP client is disabled by default.
Commands List (Space Bar)
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module also includes several device-specific
options. To access these options, press the Space Bar from the Main Configuration
screen, type the name of the action you want to perform (as shown below), and then
press Enter.
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Command
Description
See
cleandb
Allows reboot of the unit with a clean database.
Clean Database cleandb (on page 27)
download
Downloads firmware from server IP address
using TFTP.
Download Files download (on page 27)
ifstats
Displays interface statistics.
rmstats
Displays RMON statistics.
version
Displays the firmware and hardware version
information.
reboot
Reboots the unit.
security
Allows the non-standard network configuration.
port
Display or configure port status values.
Port Configuration port (on page 28)
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Command
Description
See
config
Configure VLAN and Transparent modes of
operation.
Mode Configuration config (on page 29)
accounts
Add or delete username/password accounts.
Basic Device
Configuration (on page
22)
sysdescr
Enter the MIB-II system description information.
unit
Display and change unit settings.
Unit Configuration unit (on page 36)
bw
Display and change bandwidth settings.
Bandwidth
Configuration - bw (on
page 37)
sfpstats
Display SFP diagnostics (SFP versions only).
Clean Database - cleandb
There are two levels of cleandb. The first level resets the Telnet or iConfig password
and all of the SNMP database values. The second level additionally resets the IP
address, IP Subnet, Gateway, VLAN settings, CLI command settings, serial port
password, and security settings.
Download Files - download
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module allows you to download firmware from a
central server by using TFTP.
Complete the following steps to download firmware using either a serial connection
or a Telnet session.
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At the main configuration screen, enter the TFTP server IP address and the name
of the PROM file you want to download (case-sensitive).
2
Reboot the unit to make these settings current.
3
Press the Space Bar from the Command List section in the main configuration
screen. The Device-Specific Options screen appears.
4
Type download, and then press Enter. The Download a File screen appears with
the IP Address of the TFTP server and the name of the file you want to
download. Confirm that the server IP address and the filename are correct.
5
Press Enter to display the release notes. Use the space bar to page through the
notes.
6
When you reach the end of the notes, press Y to start downloading the file.
7
The screen displays the progress of the download. Confirm that the download
successfully (if not, an error message appears).
8
Press Q or F4 to return to the Device-Specific Options screen.
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Note: When the module is installed in a managed chassis, you have option of using
UMA to update the firmware. Refer to the PrismaView online help for more
information on using UMA with iConfig, the Prisma MediaCenter chassis, and the
Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module.
Port Configuration - port
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module allows you to view port status and
configure some port features from a serial connection or a Telnet session.
To access the Port Status/Control screen, type port in the Commands List, and then
press Enter. The screen appears as shown below.
In the Port Status Values area of this screen, you can view the link status, link lost
counter, duplex status, and port speed.
Note: Copper SFP settings in the Optics column may differ from those shown above.
In the Port Control Settings area of the Port screen, you can access the settings
described below.
Port Enable
This setting allows you to enable or disable the port. Both Port Enable and Admin
Status must be enabled (enabled and up) to enable the port. This setting can be
disabled from PrismaView.
Admin Status
This setting allows you to enable (Up) or disable (Down) the port. Both Port Enable
and Admin Status must be enabled (enabled and up) to enable the port. This setting
can be disabled from MIB-II compatible software.
Port Speed Ctrl
This selection allows you to set the port for auto-negotiation or to force one of the
following speeds:
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10/100/1000 Mbps half duplex
10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex
Advertise Ctrl
Selective advertising is used in combination with auto-negotiation to advertise your
selected speed and duplex mode for the DATA and EXT MGMT ports. This allows
you to advertise all speeds and duplex modes. You must enable auto-negotiation for
selective advertising to work.
Note: If a specific speed or duplex mode is desired, it is recommended that you use
selective advertising instead of Force mode (FO) when connecting to devices that can
only auto-negotiate. For the FO uplink versions, the port is always force flow control
1000 FDX and cannot be changed.
Advertise FlowC and Force FlowCtrl
The following table lists the Advertise Control features available.
Functionality
Advertise FlowC
Advertise FlowCtrl
Auto-negotiation and flow control
Adv Flow
Flow Auto
Auto-negotiation without flow control
Adv No Flow
N/A
Flow control with force port speed (port
speed control)
Adv Flow
Frc FlowCt
In Port Control Settings, enable Unit FlowControl (described below), and then
configure each port individually as appropriate. Press the Space Bar to toggle the
function you want to enable.
All RJ-45 ports feature Flow Control in full duplex and Back Pressure Flow control in
half duplex. Back Pressure Flow Control is a hardware-based flow control that forces
collisions on the line to limit bandwidth.
Unit FlowControl
This setting allows you to enable or disable Flow Control functionality on the unit.
Before configuring each port individually, you must enable this global function.
Mode Configuration - config
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module can be configured to allow several
combinations of VLAN tagging and management. The most useful of these
combinations are referred to as modes, and include the following:
Default, for initial setup purposes only
Transparent, for Untagged Management, Tagged Management, Extra Tagging
(Q-in-Q)
VLAN Defined, for Port VLAN, VLAN Filtering
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The applications of these modes are described in detail in Application Examples (on
page 40).
Note: Default mode, the factory default, is provided as a starting point from which
to configure Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit modules. This mode does not provide
adequate management isolation, and is not recommended for normal use.
This section describes the Telnet or serial port screens and fields available for
configuring the modes.
To configure any of these modes, type config at the Device-Specific Options screen,
and then press Enter. This opens either the Transparent Mode or VLAN Mode
screen, depending on the current configuration.
Transparent Mode
The Transparent Mode screen is displayed when the module is configured in Default
mode or Transparent mode.
Transparent Mode Setup Screen
Type Y on the Transparent Mode screen to display the Transparent Mode Setup
screen, shown below.
In this screen you can set the Extra Tag Mode.
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Transparent Mode Setup
This parameter lets you choose either to use all untagged data as the management
domain, or to define a VLAN ID tag for the management domain.
Type N to use all untagged data as the management domain.
Type Y to define a VLAN ID tag for the management domain.
If you choose to define a VLAN ID tag, this field expands to display the
Management Tag field and the Management Priority field.
CAUTION:
If the device is currently managed on any port other than the EXT MGMT
port, do not leave the Management Tag field defined as zero (0). This will
disable management traffic on the module. You must enter a VLAN ID
between 1 and 4094 (excluding the VLAN ID used for the Extra tag).
Transparent with Extra-Tagging
This parameter lets you choose whether to add a VLAN ID tag to all traffic, tagged
or untagged, arriving on the DATA port. This ID can optionally be kept or removed
when leaving the DATA port. If you choose to keep the tag, the unit only passes
frames with this tag.
Type Y to add these extra VLAN ID tags.
Type N to avoid adding extra VLAN ID tags.
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If you choose to add extra tags, this field expands to display the Data Tag, Data
Priority, and Leave Tags on Data Port fields.
Transparent with VLAN Tag on EXT MGMT Port
This parameter allows you to restrict the EXT MGMT port to only accept data tagged
with the management VLAN ID by typing Y.
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VLAN Mode Screen
When you type N in the Transparent Mode Setup screen, the VLAN Mode screen
appears as shown below.
In this screen, you can set the following parameters:
Default Mode
Port VLAN on OPTICS (or UPLINK) port
Port VLAN on DATA port
Port VLAN Filter
Management VLAN (available with all selections by default)
Default Mode
Typing N in the Tags column of both the Optics and Data rows will place the
module in Default mode.
No VLANs are defined, allowing only untagged packets to pass through the unit.
Port VLAN on OPTICS (or UPLINK) Port
This parameter allows you to restrict traffic to a single VLAN ID tag for the OPTICS
(or UPLINK) port by typing Y in the Tags column of the Optics row.
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In the VLAN IDs - Saved column of the Data row, type the VLAN ID tag to be used
(13 in this example). This VLAN ID will be added to all untagged traffic entering the
DATA port and removed from all traffic leaving the DATA port.
Port VLAN on DATA Port
This parameter allows you to restrict traffic to a single VLAN ID tag for the DATA
port by typing Y in the Tags column of the Data row.
In the VLAN IDs - Saved column of the Optics row, type the VLAN ID tag to be
used (13 in this example) This VLAN ID will be added to all untagged traffic
entering the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port and removed from all traffic leaving the
OPTICS (or UPLINK) port.
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Port VLAN Filter
This parameter allows you to pass traffic with up to 32 separate VLAN IDs between
the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port and the DATA port. To enable the Data VLANS
fields, type Y in the Tags column for both the Optics and Data rows. Then enter up
to 32 VLAN IDs in the Data VLANs fields, plus one for SNMP.
Management VLAN and EXT MGMT Tag
This selection is available for all VLAN modes except for the default mode.
To configure a VLAN ID for management traffic, type the ID in the VLAN IDs –
Saved column of the SNMP row (200 in this example).
The EXT MGMT tag parameter provides the option of adding the defined
Management VLAN ID to all untagged traffic entering the EXT MGMT port (EXT
Mgmt Tag = N) or restricting the EXT MGMT port to pass only traffic bearing this
VLAN ID (EXT Mgmt Tag = Y).
CAUTION:
If the device is currently managed on any port other than the EXT MGMT
port, do not leave the Management Tag field defined as zero (0). This will
disable management traffic on the module. You must enter a VLAN ID
between 1 and 4094 (excluding the VLAN IDs used for the Port VLAN or the
Data VLANs).
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Unit Configuration - unit
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module allows you to view unit status as well as
configure some unit features by using a serial connection or Telnet session.
In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar, type unit, and then press
Enter. The Unit Control Settings screen opens as shown below.
In this screen, you can view the unit FlowControl, FiberAlert/LinkLoss, Loopback,
Maximum Frame Size, and 802.1p Base Priority.
Note: Logging in as a User in a Telnet session allows you to view these settings, but
prevents you from changing them.
Unit FlowControl
This setting allows you to enable or disable Flow Control functionality on the unit.
You must enable this to use Flow Control on any port. The settings include the
following:
Disable FlowControl Globally
Enable FlowControl If Port Allows
Unit FiberAlert
This setting allows you to enable or disable FiberAlert and LinkLoss functionality on
the unit. The settings include:
No FiberAlert Or LinkLoss Enabled
FXLinkLoss Only, Enabled
TXLinkLoss Only, Enabled
FiberAlert Plus FXLinkLoss Enabled
FiberAlert Plus TXLinkLoss Enabled
TXLinkLoss Plus FXLinkLoss Enabled
TXLinkLoss + FXLinkLoss + FiberAlert Enabled
FiberAlert Only
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Unit LoopBack
This setting allows you to enable or disable Loopback functionality on the unit. The
settings include the following:
No LoopBack, Normal Traffic Mode
LoopBack Enabled
LoopBack, Src/Dest Address Swap
LoopBack, Address Swap, Clear Multicast bit
No Learning on OPTICS (or UPLINK) or DATA Ports
Unit Max FrameSz
This setting allows you to enter the maximum frame size on the unit by using the
number keys. The valid values are 1518 to 12196.
802.1p Base Pri
This parameter allows you to set the threshold between low and high priority on the
unit. For example, when the Base VLAN Priority is set to 4, priority settings of 0
through 3 are low priority and settings of 4 through 7 are high priority. When the
Base VLAN Priority is set to 3, priority settings of 0 through 2 are low priority and
priority settings of 3 through 7 are high priority.
Boot Trap Delay, Seconds
This parameter allows you to set the number of seconds before a Warm Start trap is
sent by the agent; for example, 0.
Bandwidth Configuration - bw
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module allows you to view bandwidth status and to
configure bandwidth from a serial connection or Telnet session.
In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar, type bw, and then press
Enter. The Bandwidth Control Setting screen opens as shown below.
This screen includes the following parameters:
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Receive Bandwidth Limit (policing)
Transmit Bandwidth Limit (shaping)
Unit Rate Control
RX Bandwidth Limit
This parameter allows you to set the receive bandwidth limit (up to 1000 Mbps) for
both the DATA and OPTICS (or UPLINK) ports. Entering a setting of either 0 or
1,000,000,000 will result in a limit of 1000 Mbps. When the received data reaches the
set limit in a one-second interval, the unit stops receiving data. If flow control is
enabled, flow control begins prior to reaching the set limit.
TX Bandwidth Limit
This parameter allows you to set the transmit bandwidth limit (up to 1000 Mbps) for
both the DATA and OPTICS (or UPLINK) ports. Entering a setting of either 0 or
1,000,000,000 will result in a limit of 1000 Mbps. When the transmit data reaches the
set limit in a one-second interval, the unit stops transmitting but continues to receive
data until all the internal buffers are filled. If flow control is enabled, flow control
begins before all the buffers are filled.
Note: Do not set both the RX and TX Bandwidth limits at the same time.
Unit RateControl Enable/Disable
This parameter allows you to enable or disable the bandwidth limiting feature on
this unit.
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Application Overview
Before using the Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module in your network, decide the
following:
Will modules be located at only one or at both ends of the fiber?
How do you want to manage the modules?
Will you define VLAN IDs?
How Many Modules?
How many Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit modules will you use?
Two modules are recommended for Host/Remote applications. This will allow
for IP-less management, providing greater security (only with an SNMP
management module).
One module is recommended for a single-unit application. This option requires
an assigned IP address for management.
How to Manage Them?
You can manage a Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module through any of its three
ports, through any combination of these ports, or from the chassis. Using only the
EXT MGMT port or UMA provides the highest level of security. If management
must be through either the DATA port or the UPLINK port, a unique VLAN tag is
recommended to maintain security.
Will You Define VLAN IDs?
To use VLAN traffic with specific tags on any or all of the DATA ports, you must
disable Transparency and define VLAN IDs as explained in the VLAN configuration
sections to follow.
To use VLAN tagged, untagged, or double-tagged traffic, enable Transparency. To
use only untagged traffic, set the unit to Default mode.
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Application Examples
The following are application examples of the different VLAN configuration modes
available using the Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module. If you need assistance
configuring an application, contact Customer Support. See Support Telephone
Numbers (on page 63).
The application modes include the following:
Default
Transparent with untagged management
Transparent with tagged management
Transparent with extra tagging (Q-in-Q)
Port VLAN
Port VLAN filter
Note: When configuring VLAN IDs, remember that you can use any VLAN ID
between 1 and 4,094. The VLAN IDs used in the following applications are for
example purposes only.
Default
Default mode passes only untagged data between the DATA port and the OPTICS
(or UPLINK) port. This mode is the factory default and is provided as a starting
point from which to configure the Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module. It is not
intended as a mode for normal use.
Note: Default mode does not provide any management traffic protection, and is not
recommended for normal use.
Transparent with Untagged Management
Transparent with Untagged Management mode passes tagged traffic between the
DATA port and the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port and allows untagged traffic to be
considered as management domain traffic (untagged).
Complete the following steps to configure this mode:
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Set the management DIP switch ON for the ports using management. In the
example shown below, it is the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port: 3 = ON. To enable
External Management (EXT MGMT), set DIP Switch 1 to ON. Otherwise, leave
DIP Switch 1 in the OFF position (default from factory) to disable EXT MGMT.
2
Set Transparent Mode to allow both tagged data and untagged management
traffic to pass:
a
In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar, type config, and then
press Enter. The Configuration screen appears as shown below.
b
Type Y in the Transparent Mode field and press any key except S or Q. The
Transparent Mode Setup screen appears as shown below.
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c
Type S or press F3 to save without setting any transparent mode options.
This sets all untagged traffic as management (Is a VLAN tag required on
Management packets? [ N ]).
d
Type reboot, and then press Enter. In this mode, both tagged and untagged
data can pass from the OPTICS and DATA ports. If the EXT MGMT DIP
switches are enabled, untagged packets are allowed access to management.
Note: The flow of management domain traffic is defined by the DIP switches. For
example, if the management DIP switches are on the OPTICS and DATA ports,
management domain traffic is allowed to flow through those ports.
Transparent with Tagged Management
Transparent with Untagged Management mode passes both tagged and untagged
traffic between the DATA port and the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port. By using a VLAN
Tag, you can isolate and route the management path in the module. This method can
be used with or without continuing the management path down the EXT MGMT
port.
Complete the following steps to configure this mode:
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1
Set the management DIP switch ON for the ports using management. In the
example shown below, it is the OPTICS (or UPLINK) 3 = ON and EXT MGMT 1
= ON.
2
Set Transparent Mode to allow both tagged and untagged traffic to pass:
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a
In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar, type config, and then
press Enter. The Configuration screen appears as shown below.
b
Enter Y in the Transparent Mode field and press any key except S or Q. The
Transparent Mode Setup screen appears as shown below.
c
Type Y in the Is a VLAN tag required on management packets? field. The
screen displays the management tag fields:
Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ Y ]
The Management Tag is [0
]
Management Priority is [0
]
d
Enter the management tag (VLAN ID) and the priority (optional), as shown
in the example below:
Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ Y ]
The Management Tag is [7
]
Management Priority is [0
]
e
Confirm that the Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT port? field is set to N,
as shown in the example below:
Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port? [ N ]
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Type S or press F3 to save the settings. This sets all traffic with VLAN ID 7 as
management.
g
Type reboot, and then press Enter.
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The module is now configured to pass all data between the OPTICS (or UPLINK)
and DATA ports except for data that is tagged with VLAN ID 7. All data tagged
VLAN ID 7 is considered management traffic and passes from the OPTICS (or
UPLINK) port to the EXT MGMT port only.
The module is configured to receive untagged data from the twisted pair EXT
MGMT port and add the VLAN ID 7 before sending it out the OPTICS (or UPLINK)
port. In this mode, the EXT MGMT port provides a secure link to the management
port at the other end of the fiber link.
Transparent with Extra Tagging (Q-in-Q)
Transparent with Extra Tagging mode can add an extra tag to data received on the
DATA port. By using Extra Tagging in a Host/Remote module pair, all data
received on the Remote module DATA port can be extra-tagged and sent from the
Host module DATA port with a unique tag for identification in the Host cloud.
In the reverse direction, the extra tag is removed before sending the data from the
Remote module DATA port.
To configure this mode, you must set Extra Tag mode on both Prisma FiberLinX-II
Gigabit modules.
Complete the following steps to configure this mode:
1
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In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar, type config, and then
press Enter. The Configuration screen appears as shown below.
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2
Type Y in the Transparent Mode field, and then press any key except S or Q. The
Transparent Mode Setup screen opens as shown below.
3
Type Y in the Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? field. The screen
expands to display the Extra Tag mode fields:
Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? Enter Y for Extra Tagging.
Enter N if you do not want Extra Tags [ Y ]
The Data Tag is
[0
]
Data Priority is
[0
]
Are Extra Tags left on the Data Port?
[ N ]
4
Type the extra tag VLAN ID (for example, 8), the Priority (optional), and the
EtherType (optional). These values must be identical on both Prisma FiberLinX-II
Gigabit modules.
The Data Tag is
[8
]
Data Priority is
[0
]
Are Extra Tags left on the Data Port?
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5
On the Host module, type Y in the Are Extra Tags left on the Data Port? field to
only accept the Extra Tag VLAN ID on the DATA port.
6
On the Remote module, type N to have the Extra Tag VLAN ID added to
incoming and removed from outgoing data on the DATA port.
7
Press S or F3 to save the settings.
8
Type reboot, and then press Enter to re-initialize the module.
9
Repeat steps 1-8 above for second module.
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The Host/Remote module pair is now configured to pass only VLAN ID 8 data from
the Host module to the Remote module. VLAN ID 8 tagging is removed before
sending the data from the Remote DATA port. The Extra Tag VLAN ID 8 is added to
all data received on the Remote DATA port before being sent to the Host module,
where the VLAN ID 8 tag remains on the data leaving the Host DATA port.
Port VLAN
The Port VLAN mode allows you to configure the module to accept only data
tagged with one specific VLAN ID. This mode can be configured for either the
OPTICS (or UPLINK) port or the DATA port.
VLAN on DATA Port - Configuration
Complete the following steps to configure this mode:
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1
In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar, type config, and then
press Enter. The Configuration screen appears as shown below.
2
Type N in the Transparent Mode field, and then press any key except S or Q. The
VLAN screen opens as shown below.
3
Type Y in the Tags column of the Data row, and then enter a VLAN ID in the
VLAN IDs Current column of the OPTICS row (for example, 13).
VLAN IDs
Current
Saved
Ports
Optics
Data
4
[0
[0
]
]
[13
[0
]
]
Priorities
Current
Saved
[0
[0
]
]
[0
[0
]
]
Tags
Data VLANs are used only
[ N ] if Tags are enabled on both
[ Y ] the Optics and Data Ports.
Type Y in the SNMP field.
VLAN IDs
Current
Saved
Priorities
Current
Saved
Tags
Ports
Data VLANs are used only
Optics [0
]
[13 ]
[0 ]
[0 ]
[ N ] if Tags are enabled on both
Data
[0
]
[0
]
[0 ]
[0 ]
[ Y ] the Optics and Data Ports.
Management VLAN.........................EXT Mgmt Tag
SNMP....[0
]
[20 ]
[0 ]
[0 ]
[ Y ]
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Type S or press F3 to save the settings.
6
Type reboot, and then press Enter to re-initialize the module.
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The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module is now configured to pass only VLAN ID 13
from the DATA port to the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port. Untagged packets arriving at
the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port (Tags = N) receive a tag (VLAN ID = 13) before being
sent out of the DATA port. The VLAN ID number used for a port must be different
from the number used for the Management VLAN ID tag (VLAN ID=20). The EXT
MGMT must have VLAN=20.
Note: If you entered Y in the EXT MGMT Tag field, the VLAN ID for this port is the
value in the Management VLAN field, so you must also define a VLAN ID in the
Management VLAN field. If the unit is managed through the EXT MGMT port using
untagged frames, you do not need to define the Management VLAN.
VLAN on OPTIC Port - Configuration
Complete the following steps to configure the module:
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1
In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar, type config, and then
press Enter. The Configuration screen appears as shown below.
2
Type N in the Transparent Mode field, and then press any key except S or Q. The
VLAN screen opens as shown below.
3
Type Y in the Tags column of the Optics row, and then type a VLAN ID in the
VLAN IDs Current column of the Data row (for example, 13).
VLAN IDs
Current
Saved
Ports
Optics
Data
4
[0
[0
]
]
[0
[13
]
]
Priorities
Current
Saved
[0
[0
]
]
[0
[0
]
]
Tags
Data VLANs are used only
[ Y ] if Tags are enabled on both
[ N ] the Optics and Data Ports.
Type a VLAN ID in the Management VLAN IDs field.
VLAN IDs
Current
Saved
Priorities
Current
Saved
Tags
Ports
Data VLANs are used only
Optics [0
]
[13 ]
[0 ]
[0 ]
[ N ] if Tags are enabled on both
Data
[0
]
[0
]
[0 ]
[0 ]
[ Y ] the Optics and Data Ports.
Management VLAN.........................EXT Mgmt Tag
SNMP....[0
]
[20 ]
[0 ]
[0 ]
[ N ]
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Type S or press F3 to save the settings.
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Type reboot, and then press Enter to re-initialize the module.
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The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module is now configured to pass only VLAN ID 13
from the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port to the DATA port. Untagged packets arriving at
the DATA port (Tags = N) receive a tag (VLAN ID = 13) before being sent out of the
OPTICS (or UPLINK) port. The VLAN ID number used for a port must be different
from the number used for the Management VLAN ID.
Management of a host unit through the external port requires an IP address on the
host unit. A remote unit connected over the fiber link is managed through the local
unit using internal IP-less communication. If direct IP management of remote units
is required, then DIP switch #3 must be ON and the remote must have an IP
address.
Port VLAN Filter
The VLAN filter mode allows you to isolate a segment of the network to only accept
data using some or all of the 32 available VLAN IDs.
Complete the following steps to configure this mode:
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In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar, type config, and then
press Enter. The Configuration screen appears as shown below.
2
Type N in the Transparent Mode field, and then press any key except S or Q. The
VLAN screen opens as shown below.
3
Type Y in the Tags column of both the Optics row and the Data row to enable
Data VLANs.
VLAN IDs
Current
Saved
Ports
Optics
Data
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[0
]
]
[0
[0
]
]
Priorities
Current
Saved
[0
[0
]
]
[0
[0
]
]
Tags
Data VLANs are used only
[ Y ] if Tags are enabled on both
[ Y ] the Optics and Data Ports.
4
Type a VLAN ID in the Management VLAN IDs field, and then enter up to 32
VLAN IDs in the Data VLANs rows. VLAN IDs can range from 1 to 4094. Only
the VLANs in this list will pass through the unit.
5
Type S or press F3 to save the settings.
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6
Type reboot, and then press Enter to re-initialize the module.
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module is now configured to pass only packets with
tags containing the VLAN IDs defined in the Data VLANs table. VLAN ID numbers
defined in this table must not be the same as the number used for the Management
VLAN ID.
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
If two Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit Host/Remote units are not communicating
properly, make sure one is a Host (DIP switch #8) and the other is a Remote (DIP
switch #7). If the second unit is not configured as a Remote, it will be recognized
as a Standalone unit and the Host and Remote units will not communicate with
each other properly.
Setting the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port management DIP switch #3 to the ON
position on both modules will allow you to perform a simple ping test. This is
possible only if pinging from the computer through the optics UPLINK port,
which is highly unusual. You must enable the EXT or DATA switch and connect
to the computer to ping either device.
If you cannot establish a link on a twisted pair port, make sure that the cable is in
working order; if not, replace the cable. The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module
includes AutoCross, so you should detect a link regardless of the Cat5 E cable
type.
If you cannot establish a fiber link, make sure that the fiber transceivers on the
module are not over- or under-driving the fiber receivers. Make sure that the
fiber mode and wavelength on both modules match (e.g., both are 1310 nm
single-mode fiber).
Make sure that the port speeds on the module match those on the end devices
connected to the module. Configure all connected devices for auto-negotiation,
or if using Force mode, confirm that speed and duplex settings match.
If using single-strand fiber, make sure that the pair of devices is compatible
single-strand fiber devices. For example, a Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit TX/SSFXSM1310-SC that transmits 1310 nm and receives 1550 nm must be connected to a
device which transmits 1550 nm and receives 1310 nm.
If using a module with an SFP port and it is not functioning properly or at all,
make sure that the installed SFP module is the correct speed (1000 Mbps).
When using the FiberAlert feature, make sure that FiberAlert is enabled on only
one unit when connecting two modules, or when connecting a Prisma FiberLinXII Gigabit to another media converter that includes the FiberAlert feature.
If management is not functioning properly, make sure that the DIP switch
settings are accurate for the port you want to manage.
To restore the unit to factory default settings, use the cleandb function via the
serial port. This is especially helpful if you feel that you have configured the
module improperly. If restarting to factory defaults is necessary, use this
function on both units in Host/Remote applications, and then reconfigure all
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settings.
Confirm that the READ/WRITE Community Strings for the module and
PrismaView are the same.
Troubleshooting LinkLoss
The following sections show and explain the different troubleshooting
configurations for the Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module.
Normal Operation
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module also sends out link pulses from its copper
and fiber transmitters. Normally, however, the module has no way of knowing
whether the cable to the other device is intact and the link pulses are reaching the
other end. The combination of FiberAlert and LinkLoss allows this information to be
obtained even when physical access to a remote device is not available.
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FX LinkLoss
Normally, when a fault occurs on the fiber segment of a Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit
conversion, only the fiber port LEDs on the modules indicate a fault. None of the
devices connected to the RJ-45 ports are aware of the fault.
When FX LinkLoss is enabled on the module, the fiber fault is forwarded to that
module's RJ-45 connection. This turns off the link on the RJ-45 port, which can then
be detected by the connected device.
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Troubleshooting
TX LinkLoss
When a fault occurs on a twisted pair segment joining a device to a Prisma
FiberLinX-II Gigabit module, the link fault is not detected by the device connected to
the module by fiber.
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When TX LinkLoss is enabled on the Remote module, a twisted pair fault turns off
the fiber port transmitter. This allows the fiber-connected device to detect a link
fault. When the fiber uplink port is set to AN, the LED is OFF.
Troubleshooting FiberAlert
CAUTION:
Do not enable FiberAlert at both ends. This can cause the fiber link to lock up.
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When FiberAlert is enabled on the Remote module (preferred use), a fault on the
receive side of the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port causes the transmitter side to turn off.
This allows the fiber connected device to detect a fault in its transmission fiber.
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Troubleshooting Link Fault Pass-Through
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Serial Port Pinout
Serial Port Pinout
The Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit features a serial port that uses an IBM-compatible
DB-9 serial connector.
To connect the module to your workstation, use a straight-through (pin-to-pin)
cable. If your workstation has a serial port using a connection not compatible with a
DB-9 COM port, use the following pin connection chart for reference in making a
cable.
Pin
Signal
2
Transmit (out)
3
Transmit (in)
5
Ground
1, 4, 6-9
Reserved
CAUTION:
Use shielded cable with the Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit to maintain EMI/RFI
compliance.
Make sure that the cable length is less than 50 ft (15.24 m). Plug one end of the cable
into the DB-9 connector on the Prisma FiberLinX-II Gigabit module and the other
into the appropriate port on your workstation.
Set your workstation for VT-100 emulation. The serial port settings on the
workstation should be as follows:
38.4K baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
No flow control
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Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines
Optical Connector Cleaning Overview
Cleaning fiber-optic connectors can help prevent interconnect problems and
therefore aid system performance. When optical connectors are disconnected and
reconnected, the fiber surface can become dirty or scratched. The goal of cleaning the
fiber optic connectors is to remove all dust and contaminants without leaving any
residue.
Recommended Equipment
The following equipment is recommended to clean the ends of fiber-optic
connectors.
CLETOP or OPTIPOP ferrule cleaner (CLETOP Type A for SC, Type B for LC)
Compressed air (also called “canned air”)
Lint-free wipes moistened with optical-grade (99%) isopropyl alcohol
Bulkhead swabs for LC or SC type connectors (choose appropriate type)
Optical connector scope
Tips for Optimal Fiber-Optic Connector Performance
Follow these guidelines to ensure optimal connector performance.
Do not connect or disconnect optical connectors while optical power is present.
Always use compressed air before cleaning the fiber-optic connectors.
Always use end caps on connectors when they are not in use.
Always use compressed air to clean the end caps.
If you have any degraded signal problems, clean the fiber-optic connector.
Advance a clean portion of the ferrule cleaner reel for each cleaning.
Turn off optical power before making or breaking optical connections in order to
avoid microscopic damage to fiber mating surfaces.
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To Clean Optical Connectors
Warning:
ƒ
Avoid personal injury! Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
ƒ
Avoid personal injury! The laser light source on this equipment (if a
transmitter) or the fiber cables connected to this equipment emit invisible
laser radiation.
ƒ
Avoid personal injury! Viewing the laser output (if a transmitter) or fiber
cable with optical instruments (such as eye loupes, magnifiers, or
microscopes) may pose an eye hazard.
Do not apply power to this equipment if the fiber is unmated or unterminated.
Do not stare into an unmated fiber or at any mirror-like surface that could reflect
light emitted from an unterminated fiber.
Do not view an activated fiber with optical instruments (e.g., eye loupes,
magnifiers, microscopes).
Use safety-approved optical fiber cable to maintain compliance with applicable
laser safety requirements.
Important: Ensure that no optical power is present prior to this procedure.
1
Turn optical power off to the connector.
2
Using an optical connector scope, inspect the connector for scratches, burns, or
other signs of damage.
Note: If the connector is damaged, replace the jumper.
3
If the connector requires cleaning, swipe it across the face of the appropriate
ferrule cleaner several times.
Result: This will remove dust and some films.
Note: You may hear a slight "squeak" while cleaning the connector, indicating
that it is clean.
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4
Inspect the connector again. If the connector requires further cleaning, clean it
using 99% isopropyl alcohol and a lint free wipe.
5
Swipe the connector across the face of the appropriate ferrule cleaner several
more times to remove any film left by the alcohol.
6
Repeat all the steps above as needed until the connector is clean.
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Support Telephone Numbers
This table lists the Technical Support and Customer Service numbers for your area.
Region
Centers
North America Cisco Services
Atlanta, Georgia
United States
Telephone and Fax Numbers
For Technical Support, call:
ƒ Toll-free: 1-800-722-2009
ƒ Local: 678-277-1120 (Press 2 at the prompt)
For Customer Service or to request an RMA number, call:
ƒ
ƒ
ƒ
ƒ
Europe,
Middle East,
Africa
Belgium
Toll-free: 1-800-722-2009
Local: 678-277-1120 (Press 3 at the prompt)
Fax: 770-236-5477
E-mail: customer.service@sciatl.com
For Technical Support, call:
ƒ Telephone: 32-56-445-197 or 32-56-445-155
ƒ Fax: 32-56-445-061
For Customer Service or to request an RMA number, call:
ƒ Telephone: 32-56-445-444
ƒ Fax: 32-56-445-051
ƒ E-mail: elc.service@sciatl.com
Japan
Japan
ƒ Telephone: 81-3-5908-2153 or +81-3-5908-2154
ƒ Fax: 81-3-5908-2155
ƒ E-mail: yuri.oguchi@sciatl.com
Korea
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ƒ Telephone: 82-2-3429-8800
ƒ Fax: 82-2-3452-9748
ƒ E-mail: kelly.song@sciatl.com
China
(mainland)
China
ƒ Telephone: 86-21-2401-4433
ƒ Fax: 86-21-2401-4455
ƒ E-mail: xiangyang.shan@sciatl.com
All other
Asia-Pacific
countries &
Australia
Hong Kong
ƒ Telephone: 852-2588-4746
ƒ Fax: 852-2588-3139
ƒ E-mail: support.apr@sciatl.com
Brazil
Brazil
For Technical Support, call:
ƒ Telephone: 55-11-3845-9154 ext 230
ƒ Fax: 55-11-3845-2514
For Customer Service or to request an RMA number, call:
ƒ Telephone: 55-11-3845-9154, ext 109
ƒ Fax: 55-11-3845-2514
ƒ E-mail: luiz.fattinger@sciatl.com
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Region
Centers
Telephone and Fax Numbers
Mexico,
Central
America,
Caribbean
Mexico
For Technical Support, call:
ƒ Telephone: 52-3515152599
ƒ Fax: 52-3515152599
For Customer Service or to request an RMA number, call:
ƒ Telephone: 52-55-50-81-8425
ƒ Fax: 52-55-52-61-0893
ƒ E-mail: karla.lugo@sciatl.com
All other
Latin America
countries
Argentina
For Technical Support, call:
ƒ Telephone: 54-23-20-403340 ext 109
ƒ Fax: 54-23-20-403340 ext 103
For Customer Service or to request an RMA number, call:
ƒ Telephone: 770-236-5662
ƒ Fax: 770-236-5888
ƒ E-mail: veda.keillor@sciatl.com
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